Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is a public elementary school in Blythewood, South Carolina, serving 759 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Richland 02 school district, Bethel-Hanberry consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement.

Bethel-Hanberry's students excel academically, with 66.3% of 3rd graders and 60.3% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 70.1% of 3rd graders and 48.4% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Math. The school's 4th grade students also perform exceptionally well on the SCPASS Science assessment, with 54.8% scoring proficient or better, compared to the district's 46.9% and the state's 46.6%. This consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's effectiveness in educating its diverse student population.

Bethel-Hanberry's student body is 59.95% African American, and the school's African American students consistently rank among the top 10 in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the school's White students have a lower ranking, between 198-249 out of 441-463 schools in the state, with a 2-3 star rating. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.73% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bethel-Hanberry's low-income students perform well, ranking 82-192 out of 599-608 schools in the state, with a 3-4 star rating. This suggests that the school is providing equitable educational opportunities and support for its minority and economically disadvantaged students, challenging the common narrative of achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 125 Boney Road
       Blythewood, SC  29016


(803) 691-6880

District: Richland 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,803 Help


Students who attend Bethel-Hanberry Elementary usually attend:

High:    Westwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.6%
White:
23.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Compare Details Bethel-Hanberry Elementary ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.6%), White (23%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is 13.7. 17 elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is $10,803. 21 elementary schools in the Richland 02 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethel-Hanberry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel-Hanberry Elementary 182nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bethel-Hanberry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Richland 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 02 33rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.97 96th 542 82.3%
2004 65.74 186th 550 66.2%
2005 68.63 171st 557 69.3%
2006 79.02 85th 559 84.8%
2007 77.47 106th 566 81.3%
2008 73.66 124th 577 78.5%
2009 77.34 103rd 580 82.2%
2010 79.63 101st 589 82.9%
2011 83.33 65th 597 89.1%
2012 82.78 62nd 594 89.6%
2013 84.96 50th 599 91.7%
2014 81.33 80th 630 87.3%
2015 78.03 93rd 638 85.4%
2016 82.97 84th 619 86.4%
2017 81.86 99th 639 84.5%
2018 87.44 62nd 624 90.1%
2019 81.20 106th 643 83.5%
2021 65.36 204th 622 67.2%
2022 78.21 127th 625 79.7%
2023 73.22 166th 644 74.2%
2024 70.26 182nd 638 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.77 66th 588 88.8%
2019 75.71 113th 600 81.2%
2021 49.93 284th 580 51.0%
2022 83.46 69th 600 88.5%
2023 81.30 82nd 608 86.5%
2024 65.62 192nd 599 67.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.23 74th 570 87.0%
2019 82.59 82nd 588 86.1%
2021 66.11 177th 554 68.1%
2022 78.29 114th 573 80.1%
2023 75.61 133rd 580 77.1%
2024 67.84 176th 565 68.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.45 108th 147 26.5%
2022 66.54 52nd 109 52.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.25 4th 7 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.50 57th 571 90.0%
2019 75.47 128th 590 78.3%
2021 60.07 214th 561 61.9%
2022 74.27 143rd 579 75.3%
2023 66.34 185th 582 68.2%
2024 68.14 174th 568 69.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.62 9th 412 97.8%
2019 93.02 9th 421 97.9%
2021 85.43 22nd 350 93.7%
2022 97.56 6th 393 98.5%
2023 95.59 8th 394 98.0%
2024 93.07 7th 369 98.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.28 49th 457 89.3%
2019 79.76 71st 472 85.0%
2021 63.93 147th 439 66.5%
2022 68.59 131st 455 71.2%
2023 58.50 198th 463 57.2%
2024 47.45 249th 441 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 8, 2012

Open Quote Bethel-Hanberry is the best school. My children have attended many schools in Michigan and Georgia, my oldest is 20 now, and
I must say Bethel is by far the best. Principal Jeff Williams is so dedicated and proud of his school and it is more than just a job to him. All the staff, from the front office to the teachers to the custodians are the greatest people I have ever met. I have a 5th grader and a 2nd grader now and they LOVE school. The teachers are truly dedicated. If you are moving to the area, you want your children to go here!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 120 88 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1989 131 70 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1990 156 70 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 494 227 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1992 512 247 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1993 570 265 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1994 433 216 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 500 203 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1996 500 203 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1997 479 187 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 479 185 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 559 209 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 776
2000 552 250 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 812
2001 542 275 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 825
2002 582 294 5 6 0 n/a n/a 2 889
2003 582 294 5 6 0 n/a n/a 2 889
2004 421 220 1 6 0 n/a n/a 3 651
2005 396 240 1 8 0 n/a n/a 7 652
2006 424 265 2 8 0 n/a n/a 8 707
2007 398 246 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 414 241 5 14 0 n/a n/a 14 688
2009 441 254 8 15 0 n/a n/a 14 732
2010 421 268 7 28 0 n/a n/a 6 730
2011 367 212 10 24 1 2 22 0 638
2012 363 206 8 18 1 2 25 0 623
2013 362 229 6 26 0 3 21 0 647
2014 355 255 7 21 1 3 19 0 661
2015 334 255 9 35 0 1 30 0 664
2016 339 284 11 44 2 1 40 0 721
2017 290 325 11 41 5 1 41 0 714
2018 267 338 8 54 4 1 36 0 708
2019 243 369 9 44 5 1 49 0 720
2020 260 405 10 61 2 1 63 0 802
2021 218 441 8 80 2 1 62 0 812
2022 189 476 11 78 3 3 60 0 820
2023 163 455 11 73 1 2 54 0 759
2024 166 430 11 66 1 0 47 0 721

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 13.5 15.5 n/a
1989 202 11.5 17.5 n/a
1990 227 14.4 15.7 n/a
1991 724 38.1 19.0 20.2
1992 765 40.6 18.8 22.2
1993 844 43.0 19.6 22.7
1994 660 38.6 17.1 25.2
1995 707 41.4 17.1 21.6
1996 707 41.4 17.1 21.6
1997 668 46.0 14.5 22.9
1998 668 47.5 14.1 19.8
1999 776 50.0 15.5 24.9
2000 812 54.0 15.0 31
2001 825 55.0 15.0 31.5
2002 889 56.0 15.9 32.1
2003 889 56.0 15.9 32.1
2004 651 43.0 15.1 34.4
2005 652 41.8 15.6 35.8
2006 707 44.0 16.1 34.2
2007 653 50.0 13.1 32.8
2008 688 41.0 16.8 28.3
2009 732 42.0 17.4 32
2010 730 43.0 16.9 29.7
2011 638 39.0 16.3 26.6
2012 623 37.0 16.8 32.3
2013 647 36.5 17.7 33.2
2014 661 39.7 16.6 30.6
2015 664 40.0 16.6 34.9
2016 721 43.0 16.7 34.1
2017 714 45.0 15.8 39.6
2018 708 49.0 14.4 37.7
2019 720 47.0 15.3 41.9
2020 802 48.0 16.7 40.8
2021 812 50.0 16.2 44.1
2022 820 49.0 16.7 37.6
2023 759 51.2 14.8 55.7
2024 721 52.6 13.7 48.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 13.5 15.5 n/a
1989 202 11.5 17.5 n/a
1990 227 14.4 15.7 n/a
1991 724 38.1 19.0 20.2
1992 765 40.6 18.8 22.2
1993 844 43.0 19.6 22.7
1994 660 38.6 17.1 25.2
1995 707 41.4 17.1 21.6
1996 707 41.4 17.1 21.6
1997 668 46.0 14.5 22.9
1998 668 47.5 14.1 19.8
1999 776 50.0 15.5 24.9
2000 812 54.0 15.0 31
2001 825 55.0 15.0 31.5
2002 889 56.0 15.9 32.1
2003 889 56.0 15.9 32.1
2004 651 43.0 15.1 34.4
2005 652 41.8 15.6 35.8
2006 707 44.0 16.1 34.2
2007 653 50.0 13.1 32.8
2008 688 41.0 16.8 28.3
2009 732 42.0 17.4 32
2010 730 43.0 16.9 29.7
2011 638 39.0 16.3 26.6
2012 623 37.0 16.8 32.3
2013 647 36.5 17.7 33.2
2014 661 39.7 16.6 30.6
2015 664 40.0 16.6 34.9
2016 721 43.0 16.7 34.1
2017 714 45.0 15.8 39.6
2018 708 49.0 14.4 37.7
2019 720 47.0 15.3 41.9
2020 802 48.0 16.7 40.8
2021 812 50.0 16.2 44.1
2022 820 49.0 16.7 37.6
2023 759 51.2 14.8 55.7
2024 721 52.6 13.7 48.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (3.2%) $415 (4.2%) $729 (7.3%) $8,109 (81.5%) $1,108 (11.1%) $9,217 (92.7%) $9,946
2020 $243 (2.5%) $390 (4.0%) $633 (6.5%) $7,928 (81.5%) $1,172 (12.0%) $9,100 (93.5%) $9,733
2021 $169 (1.8%) $327 (3.4%) $496 (5.2%) $7,860 (82.8%) $1,133 (11.9%) $8,993 (94.8%) $9,490
2022 $464 (4.6%) $423 (4.2%) $887 (8.8%) $8,200 (81.4%) $984 (9.8%) $9,184 (91.2%) $10,071
2023 $378 (3.5%) $651 (6.0%) $1,029 (9.5%) $8,586 (79.5%) $1,188 (11.0%) $9,774 (90.5%) $10,803

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 644 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)59.955.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)51.152.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)79.665.3
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)6252.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)6754.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 02)51.146.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)62.169.4
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)53.760
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)76.658.1
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)53.348.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)47.561.7
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 02)44.358.8
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethel-Hanberry Elementary)6056.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 02)51.145.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720759
 5.4%
African American369455
 23.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic4473
 65.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White243163
 32.9%
Two or More Races4954
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%55.7%
 13.8%


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Students who attend Bethel-Hanberry Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Westwood High

Bethel-Hanberry Elementary ranks 182nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary are 60% African American, 23% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 721 students attended Bethel-Hanberry Elementary.


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